Zovirax (Acyclovir Sodium) - Summary

ZOVIRAX SUMMARY

ZOVIRAX is the brand name for acyclovir, a synthetic nucleoside analogue active against herpesviruses. ZOVIRAX Capsules, Tablets, and Suspension are formulations for oral administration.

Herpes Zoster Infections: ZOVIRAX is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).

Genital Herpes: ZOVIRAX is indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes.

Chickenpox: ZOVIRAX is indicated for the treatment of chickenpox (varicella).

ZOVIRAX NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Genital herpes treatment does not prevent HIV (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Sexual Health & STDs News [2008.08.11]

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Published Studies Related to Zovirax (Acyclovir)

The effect of daily valacyclovir suppression on herpes simplex virus type 2 viral shedding in HSV-2 seropositive subjects without a history of genital herpes. [2008.03]

Does frequency of genital herpes recurrences predict risk of transmission? Further analysis of the valacyclovir transmission study. [2008.02]

Valacyclovir prophylaxis versus preemptive valganciclovir therapy to prevent cytomegalovirus disease after renal transplantation. [2008.01]

Silica gel is as effective as acyclovir cream in patients with recurrent herpes labialis: results of a randomized, open-label trial. [2008]

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) suppression with valacyclovir reduces rectal and blood plasma HIV-1 levels in HIV-1/HSV-2-seropositive men: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial. [2007.11.15]

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Clinical Trials Related to Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study Comparing the Combination of 15% SP-303 Gel With Acyclovir Versus Acyclovir Alone for the Treatment of Recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections in Subjects With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) [Completed]

The Safety and Effectiveness of Zidovudine Plus Acyclovir in Patients With Early HIV Infection [Completed]

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Acyclovir Among HIV and HSV-2 Co-Infected Women, Chiang Rai, Thailand [Completed]

A Randomized Trial to Evaluated the Suppressive Effect of Acyclovir on Rapidly Cleared HSV-2 Reactivation [Recruiting]

Bioequivalence Study of Aciclovir 5% Cream in Japanese Healthy Volunteers [Recruiting]

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